Wine Bar

Review: Continuing with the transformation of Murray Hill, this beacon of meat, cheese and beer has arrived on the scene. But Cannibal does not have the cold cuts and bud lights of college dorm days past, rather an array of salumi and aged hams, carefully selected cheese and a selection of craft beers from brewers worldwide. We ended our night here for some late night grub and some suds. We sat at the bar and were served by the very friendly and helpful barkeep who pointed us in the right direction for both our food and drink orders. So long as you don’t go crazy you can get your fill on a tasty selection with out feeling the pain in your wallet. Cannibal is a good option for a first date for sure – start with some small plates to see how things go, then move on to something bigger if all is well. Plus you can always judge a person by what drink they order from their massive selection!

Review: Just off of Park Ave. in Murray Hill sits an Italian gem complete with a fire place and back garden. It’s a nice respite from the cheap Bud Lights to the east and post work watering holes on Park. I Trulli is a great spot for some tasty Italian with an extensive wine list of Italian wines. We went here for Restaurant Week and were not disappointed in the least. I had the 3 course option while the BF opted for 4 (we split the pasta dish). The dishes were hearty with out feeling too rich – tasty crispy calzones and fresh lite salad followed by pasta in a rabbit ragù. We each had some meat for the final course: healthy servings of pork milanese and short rib – both fantastic. The desserts were both sweet and just what we needed to top off the meal. The friendly service, warm decor and delicious cuisine make this a great spot to take a date for a nice night out.

Review: If you love your wine, Terroir Wine Bar is the place for you! They have a great wine selection and a very knowledgeable and helpful staff in case you can’t decide from the huge wine list. They also have some delicious small bites – chicken liver bruschetta, lamb sausage, and some great cheese and charcuterie plate options. The candlelit, romantic atmosphere makes it great for a date, but the longer tables against the wall can accommodate bigger groups as well. Either way It’s the perfect spot to go and try out new wines!

Review: We were looking for some drinks and dessert after dinner one night and, having walked past this place numerous times, we decided to give it a shot. We sat outside in a heated tent (it was February) and ordered the moist chocolate cake with caramel and some chocolate-y cocktails. The cake and the Almond Chocolate Martini with hazelnut were both pretty solid and they also have an extensive wine list if that’s what you’re in the mood for. The service wasn’t the most attentive, though it could have been because we were sitting outside. All in all, If you and your date are looking for a spot for some drinks and dessert after dinner in the Murray Hill/Midtown East area or the West Village, AYZA is a good choice.

Review: The Cellar at Beecher’s is the perfect date spot for wine and cheese lovers. Comfortable lounge seating, great selection of cheeses and wines, and a super knowledgeable staff. We just told the waiter what flavors of cheese and meats we generally like and he suggested 6 GREAT cheese and charcuterie options and brought us the perfect white wine to go along with it. We shamelessly ordered seconds of the cheese because we had to have more! They also offer entree options and we’re dying to go back and try the mac and cheese. Definitely a cool place to check out below the Beecher’s Handmade Cheese shop for an intimate date night for all you wine and cheese connoisseurs.